cephalic fin
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cephalic fin — the thick flap like fleshy appendage projecting from the pectoral fins lateral to the mouth of Mobulidae … Dictionary of ichthyology
cephalic ray — one of the dorsal fin rays on the head behind the illicium … Dictionary of ichthyology
head flap — cephalic fin (the thick flap like fleshy appendage projecting from the pectoral fins lateral to the mouth of Mobulidae) … Dictionary of ichthyology
Anatomical terms of location — Standard anatomical terms of location are employed in science which deal with the anatomy of animals to avoid ambiguities which might otherwise arise. They are not language specific, and thus require no translation. They are universal terms that… … Wikipedia
fish — fishless, adj. /fish/, n., pl. (esp. collectively) fish, (esp. referring to two or more kinds or species) fishes, v. n. 1. any of various cold blooded, aquatic vertebrates, having gills, commonly fins, and typically an elongated body covered with … Universalium
Fish — /fish/, n. Hamilton, 1808 93, U.S. statesman: secretary of state 1869 77. * * * I Any of more than 24,000 species of cold blooded vertebrates found worldwide in fresh and salt water. Living species range from the primitive lampreys and hagfishes… … Universalium
chondrichthian — /kon drik thee euhn/, n. any member of the class Chondrichthyes, comprising the cartilaginous fishes. [ < NL, equiv. to chondr CHONDR + Gk ichthýes (pl.) fish] * * * ▪ fish class Introduction class name Chondrichthyes, or Selachii any… … Universalium
Aspartame — Ester méthylique de l aspartyl phénylalanine … Wikipédia en Français
Death metal — Pour les articles homonymes, voir DM et Death. Death metal Origines stylistiques Thrash metal Origines culturelles … Wikipédia en Français
Fish anatomy — The anatomy of fish is primarily governed by the physical characteristics of water, which is much denser than air, holds a relatively small amount of dissolved oxygen, and absorbs light more than air does. Body (1) operculum (gill cover), (2)… … Wikipedia
